Handmade Birding Journals

I keep a record of the birds that visit my gardens and feeders in a sketchbook journal. It becomes tedious to record the lists each day as the species of birds are quite consistent each season and especially day to day. Thinking it would be convenient to have a checklist, I created these small journals today.

 The covers are my own handmade gampi papers.

 

 The checklist was created in Microsoft Word, printed onto drawing paper, and sewn with single and double pamphlet style bindings.

 I plan to make additional journals as the seasons progress and will keep an eye out for a container in which these will fit. Or possibly construct a slipcase for them.

Mother's Day Bazaar in Guilford, CT

I spent most of my studio time this week getting ready for the Mother's Day Bazaar, a gift show, in Guilford, CT, so was not able to devote time to drawing a new flower for my series of 52.

Here are some photos of the set up at the bazaar.

 

In keeping with my commitment to use the materials I have collected over the years, I created these journals:

Holiday Bazaar in Guilford, CT

I will have packages of handmade paper, journals, small and medium sized framed and unframed prints and collages for sale. Please come by!